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Mattos Filho

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Mattos Filho

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Provided by Mattos Filho

Our Private Client team provides comprehensive corporate, tax and family law assistance to ensure the best possible outcome for your family-related financial planning and organization needs. We also assist with family dispute resolution, family governance and corporate governance for developing family-owned businesses.

We support families with all legal needs, assessing past events and future projects’ impacts on their property and assets. Our practice advises on appropriate measures for important family issues and events, especially those concerning closing business deals, financial transactions, dividing estates, marriage, divorce and changing domicile for tax purposes.

Our main services

  • Corporate aspects
  • Family law, inheritance and family dispute aspects
  • Tax and regulatory aspects

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Mattos Filho's team is highly adept at handling the succession, corporate and governance needs of its high net worth clients in Brazil and abroad.
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Strengths

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  • Mattos has deep technical and market knowledge and a team that is highly up-to-date on legislative changes.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Mattos Filho has in-depth knowledge of the legal and tax regulations of the Brazilian and international markets.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Mattos Filho has an international view and can deal with complexity really well.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Mattos Filho is distinguished by the breadth and depth of its practice, which combines technical excellence with a truly multidisciplinary approach. Their ability to bring together corporate, tax, succession and regulatory expertise under a single team ensures that clients receive integrated advice of the highest standard.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Mattos Filho's key differentiator is the combination of technical excellence with a highly collaborative approach. The team is highly qualified and has in-depth knowledge of Brazilian jurisdictions. Furthermore, they stand out for their agility, availability and strategic vision, factors that make the client experience even more complete and differentiated.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca
    Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca

    Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca

    Alessandro Amadeu da Fonseca assists ultra-affluent clients with contentious and non-contentious, tax, succession and estate matters.

    • Alessandro stands out for his distinctive combination of technical excellence and empathy. He is uniquely capable of navigating sensitive family governance discussions with clarity and sensitivity. He is undoubtedly one of the best lawyers for private clients in Brazil.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alessandro has a conciliatory approach. An opinion leader and a mentor to many, he manages his team with rigour and technical excellence.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alessandro is an excellent professional who is also attentive and welcoming to his clients. This is a real differentiator in this people-focused field.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Nicole Najjar
    Nicole Najjar

    Nicole Najjar

    Nicole Najjar has significant expertise in domestic and cross-border tax matters for high net worth clients and family businesses.

    • Nicole has deep knowledge of Brazilian and international laws, a keen business sense and a rare ability to align divergent family interests and deliver the best consensual solutions.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Nicole is an excellent professional. She is practical and objective and able to share her in-depth knowledge of the subject. She instils confidence in clients through her intelligent, straightforward solutions.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Nicole is always available and deals with very complex matters for ultra high net worth individuals.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Pedro Falcone
    Pedro Falcone

    Pedro Falcone

    Pedro Correa Falcone is a partner in the private client team at Mattos Filho.

    • Pedro has a deeply technical approach in handling complex tax and succession planning matters. His ability to translate intricate legal concepts into clear and actionable strategies sets him apart.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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